GRE Word List
JUXTAPOSE
to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demerit | offense |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| dint | force |
| compute | to determine especially by mathematical means |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |